(Live view from the east-facing WS Bridge camera; see other cameras on the WSB Traffic page)
Normal never looked so good. Everybody raise their hands if they’d had enough of the fog. (But don’t raise them if you’re driving! Don’t read this if you’re driving, either.) Once again, we’re on the move for the day. Besides the various projects under way around town, a traffic-alert again tonight: Southbound 99 closed again from Battery St. Tunnel to West Seattle Bridge, 10 pm-5 am, for SODO overpass work.

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Slightly off topic, but what’s up with the City Light sign? The only time it’s ever on is the middle of the night! I love looking at that sign on my way home, but I haven’t seen it on in a while. Is there anyone to call?

Anyone else sick of the overheating on the bus? Got on this morning at 9:15, heat blasting and passengers had opened a window. Seems silly that we are opening windows on the bus in January! But no one seems to know how to get the heat shut off. (hint: ask the driver to turn it down if you can yell loud enough for them to hear you).

King County Metro seems to consider reports of crowding as a success. While it would be disheartening to have these complaints fall on deaf ears, it might be worse that KC Metro tells us, “well, yeah, it’s because it’s so popular .. and that’s how it is in other cities anyway”. Not buying it.

Sue, this issue with the heat must be specific to the new buses? I remember this issue only sporadically when it was the 55/54. A few weeks back someone even fainted because it was sooo hot! Not good. I’ve written a message outlining the issue to metro, but if others also wrote in it may carry more weight. Seems like every day I am shouting “could you turn down the heat” to the driver! )-:

Regarding heat issues, the older buses have 3 settings – high, low and off. Sometimes the low setting feels too warm, but the only alternative is to turn it off entirely. Newest buses (the low floor hybrids) have climate controls that allow adjustment to a specific temperature.